SHETLAND HERITAGE TRAILS Directions To ensure you get the most from your visit: Shetland Museum and Archives

Directions given as if driving from Lerwick. Many roads are single track — please use passing places provided. For information on public transport routes, timetables and fares contact Visit Shetland.

Be safe RSPB © North Mainland Shetland rocks! • Shetland weather can change very A970 north past Brae and Mavis Grind to Northmavine. quickly! Always take warm and Visit the five star museum and archives to find out more about our heritage and Ronas Hill Head north through Northmavine. Take a right, following signs to Collafirth and waterproof clothing. Some walks are North Roe. Park at masts at top of Collafirth Hill — look out for unmarked track road off to left culture. Walk through Shetland’s story from early beginnings to present day in the about 6 miles (9.5km) from junction, before pier and small marina. unsuitable for poor weather conditions. exhibitions galleries, and visit the archives to uncover a wealth of accessible Discover Shetland’s most dramatic, • Be careful at cliff edges. information. Be sure to look in on Da Gadderie, the temporary exhibitions gallery, Eshaness Follow signposts to Hillswick (A970). At Hillswick turn right towards Eshaness beautiful geological landscapes. (B9078). After 5 miles (8km) take junction signposted ‘Lighthouse’, and park at end of road. • Be responsible for your own actions. then why not stop for a bite to eat at Hay’s Dock Café Restaurant. Back o Ollaberry Head north through Northmavine, and take a right to Ollaberry (B9079). Shetland’s premier attraction truly does offer something for everyone! Drive through Ollaberry. Turn right at Post Office, then an immediate left to church. Park next to church and churchyard.

North Isles Be prepared A970 north. At Voe turn right onto the A968 to Toft. Yell ferry from Toft to Ulsta ferry terminal. • Not all areas of Shetland have a shop © Shetland Geotours Shetland © Gloup Voe From Ulsta ferry terminal follow A968 to Gutcher. Turn left onto B9083, signposted or a fuel station — check relevant to Gloup Fisherman’s Memorial. At Gloup turn right to Kirks, park at Fisherman’s Memorial. area leaflets. Hagdale Chromite Quarry From Ulsta ferry terminal follow A968 to Gutcher. Bluemull Sound • At peak times North Isles ferries can ferry from Gutcher to Belmont. From Belmont follow signs for Baltasound and Haroldswick. be busy, booking is recommended. After Baltasound go past Littlehamar junction and take first right after the garage (signposted • Off-road wheelchairs available from to Hagdale Horse Mill). Park at gate. Disability Shetland. Booking essential. Funzie From Ulsta ferry terminal follow A968 to Gutcher. Bluemull Sound ferry from Gutcher to Hamars Ness. Follow B9088 to Funzie, and park at the end of the road next to beach. • Allow plenty of time for your route.

South Mainland St Ninian’s Isle Head south on the A970, turn off right on to the B9122 towards Bigton. Be considerate Useful contacts Follow signs to St Ninian’s Isle, a single track road leads to a car park at the beach. • Respect people’s privacy. Disability Shetland Scottish Natural Heritage Shetland Museum West Mainland • Leave all gates as you find them. Market House, 14 Market Stewart Building, Esplanade, and Archives Street, Lerwick, Shetland, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LL Hay’s Dock, Lerwick, Wormadale A970 north out of Lerwick. At Tingwall take A971 signposted to Walls • Use a path or track if there is one. ZE1 0JP 01595 693345 Shetland, ZE1 0WP and Sandness. Parking area and viewpoint approximately 2 miles (3 km) from junction. • Keep your dog under control, 01595 743920 Shetland Amenity Trust 01595 695057 and dispose of dog dirt. Emergency Services Geology Officer & Rangers Visit Shetland Distances by road from Lerwick Miles Journey Miles Journey • Leave the environment as you found it 999 Garthspool, Lerwick, Market Cross, Lerwick, Hagdale Chromite Quarry 57 (91km) 2½hrs Ronas Hill 34 (55km) 1hr — do not leave litter, or pick flowers. North Isles Ferries Shetland, ZE1 0NY Shetland, ZE1 0LU Eshaness 39 (62km) 1hr Funzie 59 (95km) 3hrs 01595 694688 08701 999 440 01957 722 259 Back o Ollaberry 33 (53km) 1hr St Ninian’s Isle 20 (32km) 30mins • Be careful not to disturb wildlife Wormadale 8 (13km) 10mins Toft 27 (43km) 45mins or livestock. Gutcher 45 (72km) 2hrs

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